Canberra,
ACT,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Professional Doctorate in Business Administration (Research) in Bruce Australia | University of Canberra
University of Canberra
|
Bruce Australia
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
32,900
(c. USD23,204.37)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
For business professionals aiming to enhance their skills and advance their careers, the Professional Doctorate in Business Administration (Research) leverages your prior work experience to cultivate essential research capabilities. This thoughtfully structured program enables in-depth learning and practical application across diverse fields such as accounting, business management, economics, HR development, international management, organizational behavior, and other related disciplines.
You'll investigate a self-selected research topic through a dissertation while customizing your studies with elective options aligned to your career goals. As a Higher Degree by Research (HDR), this program qualifies for the Australian Government's Research Training Program (RTP), offering tuition fee support for domestic students throughout the standard course duration.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
An applicant may apply for entry into the Professional Doctorate Business Administration (Research) program and the Faculty will determine their eligibility based upon evidence provided which includes:
a) evidence of knowledge in an area relevant to the proposed doctoral topic,
b) five years of professional practice at a senior level in a relevant area of business, government or law
c) evidence of previous study as demonstrated by a coursework Masters or other education an area relevant to the proposed doctoral topic, and
d) demonstrated ability to undertake complex thinking and problem solving.
Plus all applicants will:
e) meet the University's minimum English proficiency requirements for entry into higher degree by research courses,
f) satisfy any additional requirements specified for admission of the particular applicant, consistent with University policy.
IELTS Academic score of 6.5 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
TOEFL iBT - Overall score of 79 with (R-13, L - 12, S-18, W-21)
a) evidence of knowledge in an area relevant to the proposed doctoral topic,
b) five years of professional practice at a senior level in a relevant area of business, government or law
c) evidence of previous study as demonstrated by a coursework Masters or other education an area relevant to the proposed doctoral topic, and
d) demonstrated ability to undertake complex thinking and problem solving.
Plus all applicants will:
e) meet the University's minimum English proficiency requirements for entry into higher degree by research courses,
f) satisfy any additional requirements specified for admission of the particular applicant, consistent with University policy.
IELTS Academic score of 6.5 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
TOEFL iBT - Overall score of 79 with (R-13, L - 12, S-18, W-21)
Tuition
AUD
32,900